M1 Abrams tank/Definition

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A definition or brief description of M1 Abrams tank.

Main battle tank of the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and various allies, which is in a constant cycle of improvements and has proved extremely effective from the Gulf War onwards

Heavily armed and armored but expensive and heavy, combat-proven main battle tank, designed for the United States Army, and used by the United States Marine Corps and several allies; proven from the Gulf War onwards.